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Christian participated in multiple sports at a young age, but he found his true passion in wrestling.

The work ethic, discipline and commitment required for the sport is what attracted him. It is where he found success from elementary school all the way through college. Christian has competed at every level of the sport to include many national tournaments. In 2014, he finished in the top 16 at the New Jersey State Championships.

Christian’s passion for fitness and wrestling led him to becoming a youth wrestling coach at SIR Wrestling Club and as an Assistant Coach at East Stroudsburg University, where he earned his Masters Degree in Exercise Science. Christian’s strengths in his field of study and his success in wrestling is why he joined the Parisi Fairfield team.

His goal is to teach clients how to fuel the body to maximize athletic performance.

Favorite Quote: “If you never shoot, you'll never know, and if you never eat, you'll never grow” - The 1975

Nick is a graduate of James Caldwell High School where he was a 4 year competitor in Track & Field specializing in the long jump, high jump, triple jump and sprints. He was captain of both his indoor and outdoor teams during his junior and senior year.

His quest for improvement led him to Parisi prior to his senior year, where the Parisi training helped him reach a personal best of 6’ 4” in the high jump. Nick went on to break both the indoor and outdoor conference championship meet records, win a state sectional championship and place Top 10 in the state Meet of Champions. Nick also qualified for the prestigious New Balance Indoor Championships. Nick became a D-1 athlete receiving scholarship from Sacred Heart University.

Nick attributes his success to the lessons he learned at Parisi Speed School and now wants to others to reach their maximum potential.

Favortie Quote: “There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” – Derek Jeter.

Ryan is a native of Bloomfield, NJ. His passion for fitness started when he discovered sports. His drive to be the best is what started his path into performance training. Although his sport was basketball and his favorite athlete was Kobe Bryant, Ryan was also inspired by Los Angeles Lakers, Liverpool F.C. and the Dallas Cowboys.

Ryan received his undergraduate in Biology/Pre-Med from Syracuse University. He then enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve as a Corpsman where he continues to serve today.

Ryan competed for the Central Park Track Club in 2016 & 2017 as a 200 & 400 meter sprinter and wanted to pass on the passion he has experienced with others. He received his AAAI personal trainer certification in 2018 and NCSF certified strength & conditioning certification in 2019. Ryan now brings his knowledge and experience to the Parisi Fairfield team.

Favorite Quote: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing to the best of your ability.”

Tommy is a graduate of nearby Wayne Hills High School where he was an All-State quarterback and led the team to a State Championship in his senior year. He had an 18-3 record in high school as a starting quarterback and was also a National Honor Society student. Tommy trained at Parisi Speed School throughout his entire high school career and attributes much of his considerable success on the field to his Parisi training. As a senior, Tommy was one of the top 3 passers in the state throwing for a school record 2,413 yards and 39 touchdowns. He was named to the prestigious New Jersey Football Coaches Association Super One Hundred Team and numerous All-State teams including NJ.com, Jersey Sports Zone and the Record and Herald News. He was also the Passaic County Scholar Athlete of the Year. Upon receiving numerous D1 and D2 offers, Tommy accepted an athletic scholarship to Kutztown University and is currently a member of the football team. He continues to train with Parisi as a college athlete and as a Coach, now works with young athletes in helping them reach their maximum potential.

Favorite Quote: “It’s not the will to win that matters. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters” Bear Bryant